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Film director Sarah Polley, novelist Ann-Helen Laestadius and deep fakes on TV

Swedish and Sami novelist Ann-Helen Laestadius discusses her best-selling novel Stolen, set in the Sami community and director Sarah Polley on her film Women Talking.

Director Sarah Polley discusses her latest film, Women Talking, nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. Based on the true story of the women in a remote Mennonite colony who discovered men had been attacking the women in their community, the film focuses on their debate about what to do next.

Deep Fake Neighbour Wars, the new ITVX comedy which uses digital technology to place international celebrities in suburban Britain, arrives at a time when the technology is under increasing scrutiny. Zoe Kleinman, the 大象传媒鈥檚 Technology Editor, and television critic Scott Bryan review and discuss the issues raised by the new series.

Swedish and Sami novelist Ann-Helen Laestadius talks about her bestselling novel, Stolen 鈥 a portrait of the plight of the reindeer-herding Indigenous Sa虂mi people.

Presenter: Samira Ahmed
Producer: Olivia Skinner

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  • Mon 30 Jan 2023 19:15

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